So, what to do if you have a Jacuzzi tub at home? They’re also just inefficient. They take forever to fill up, says bathroom remodeling pro Travis Hempel. Bill Oxford / Getty Images They rarely get used and are a large cost to remove and replace. Real estate investor Brett Johnson agrees, calling Jacuzzi tubs old-fashioned, high-maintenance, and wasteful. But he notes another reason buyers often avoid these when looking for a new home....

Along with bluer skies and brighter days, it also brings the perfect time of year forcleaning and organizing. And how to approach all theextra stuff weve compiledthrough the holidays and beyond? Luckily, Ryan Eisland from Home Sort is here to save us. Kostikova / Getty Images Eisland says her preferred spot to assess first is thejunk drawer. Eisland likes to start by removing everything andthrowing awayanything that’s truly trash. Think broken pens, used sticky notes, outdated soy sauce packetseverything youll never need again must go....

However, according to beloved virtual real estate marketplaceZillow, thats not exactly the only advice anymore. Its not justminimalist kitchensthat can be a turn-off to potential buyers. So, what color should you go for instead? Tyler Karu The only thing to avoid with this tone is a warmer earth town, like brown or tan. These are more challenging to pair with grays cool undertones, Pendleton says. Regardless of how you pair it, Zillows report shows that gray tones doespecially well in the kitchen....

With this in mind, we turned to an expert for some guidance and advice. If your house was built before 1978, be leery of lead paint. Assemble Your Supplies Preparing for a DIY job is a lot like preparing to cook a meal. Casa Watkins Living Luckily, Beery shared his list of essential supplies. You also may need sanding sponges and joint compound depending on the scale of the project, Beery says....

Learn an easy way to quickly and correctly remove red wine from clothing. Zach and Jerry Pozniak, authors ofThe Laundry Book,recommend using distilled white vinegar. If you have cleaning vinegar, the stain removal will be even easier. The Spruce / Rachel Vanni & Leticia Almeida “Act quickly,” says Zack Pozniak. Hold the stained area under a running faucet of cold water. “The vinegar should turn the color of the wine after soaking,” Pozniak says....

We spoke with an expert to learn how to clean a humidifier with vinegar. Meet the Expert Josh Mitchellis an HVAC expert and the owner of Air Conditioner Lab. How Often Should You Clean a Humidifier? The Spruce / Jason Donnelly While some household cleaning can be addressed every so often, you should be cleaning your humidifier quite frequently. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends cleaning your humidifier every three days....

That means a ground mole prevention measure is one extra thing to consider adding to yourspring to-do list. Its acidic properties act as a natural ground mole deterrent, and it’s surprisingly pretty effective. But there are some things you should probably know before applying it to your yard. Tramper2 / Getty Images We sought expert advice from two pest and wildlife pros to learn how to prevent ground moles using vinegar....

I love the thrill of discovering a new cleaning product by accident, especially one that’snatural. I would never think of oil as something to clean with. After all, we are taught thatoilis the enemy. LumiNola / Getty Images Isn’t it what we are trying to remove? I was ready and willing to find out if this tip would work. After using it in the kitchen, I wondered where else it might work....

A garden ready to harvest and bursting with fresh produce or flowers all season long. Heres everything you better know about this simple yet effective gardening technique straight from a professional gardener. She also runs a gardening blog, Excel at Gardening, where she shares her expert tips and tricks. Photos by R A Kearton / Getty Images What Is Succession Planting? Succession planting is often used to grow crops such as herbs andvegetables....

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Want more gardening tips? Light Bright, indirect light maintains leaf color and variegation which are this peperomia’s outstanding features.. It’s tolerant of low light conditions, but some light is needed for good color. Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography / Getty Images Exposure to direct sunlight can burn the leaves. One to two feet away from an east or west-facing window often provides theideal light level. Cactus and succulent mixes are good choices....

Meet Natalie Aldridge and her stunning apartment on the Upper East Side. For Natalie, it took the better part of a year to infuse her apartment with her signature style. Yet, her reluctance does not dampen her spirit or her creativity. The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan / Photo by Natalie Aldridge It’s a delicate balanceone that she navigates with grace and creativity. Natalie Aldridge Natalie Aldridge Natalie Aldridge...

Since then, shes rented her primary living space, which has been an ever-changing canvas for her creativity. I got started pretty quickly, she says about decorating her one-bedroom apartment in Orange County. After nine months, I was able to put my own stamp of personality into it. The Spruce / Illustration by Amy Sheehan / Shelby Turner Now in her new home, shes ready to dive into larger projects and bring her ideas to life....